A Creator And His Audience- My podcast interview
Watch the Clever Hybrids podcast where I talk about Japan and making comics.
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The interview with Gaby V on her Clever Hybrids podcast below is an excellent way to discover more about my journey as a cartoonist, how to get your work directly to your readers, and what it was like living in Japan.
The video version is on YouTube, but you can also listen to the audio-only versions on Spotify and Apple podcasts—and it’s only 30 minutes.
Let me know what you think in the comments!
Links to each chapter on YouTube (if you can’t watch the whole interview):
00:00 The Unbreakable Bond with Comics
00:38 Welcome to Season 7: A Chat with Khalid Birdsong
00:51 Khalid's Unique Journey in Japan
02:31 The Challenges and Joys of Being a Foreigner in Japan
07:42 From Personal Experiences to Comic Creation
10:46 The Success and Evolution of 'Fried Chicken and Sushi
15:00 Navigating the World of Self-Publishing and Digital Art
17:17 Balancing Creativity with Parenthood and a Day Job
20:31 The Importance of Email Lists for Artists Today
25:43 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead